ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
Exploration of ideas using basic ceramic processes. An introduction to ceramics that examines the historical and cultural significance of the ceramic arts through research and application of various construction methods and firing processes. CIP Code: (5007115126)
Prerequisite: None
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Communicate understanding of the Formal Elements synthesized with cultural influences that comprise a work of art. 2 - Identify and describe the use of various ceramic materials, production methods, and firing processes. 3 - Demonstrate an understanding of different styles and techniques across world cultures, and in historical and contemporary ceramics. 4 - Present, analyze critically, interpret and evaluate, their own and other students’ works of art created for class assignments by employing ceramic terminology and the formal design principles . 5 - Produce ceramic objects that result in a portfolio of works demonstrating mastery of multiple ceramic techniques and a variety of surface treatment processes.